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| Postcard of Yacht "Vanda" - Bath Iron Works - 1928 Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Postcard of Yacht "Vanda" - Bath Iron Works - 1928 Southwest Harbor Public Library | |
| Northeast Harbor Marina Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Northeast Harbor Marina Northeast Harbor Library Description: On the back: "Northeast Harbor Marina, Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Island, Maine. One of the most picturesque harbors in the United States." Black hull with blue cabin, LePage boat, "Northwind II" (Bunker & Ellis); to the left, with the white hull and varnished top is the Moorhead Kennedy boat, "Saga" (Bunker & Ellis); to the left, with the white hull, white cabin, and buff cabin top is the Hawtin boat, "Sirius" (Robert Rich). [show more] | ||
| Fishing Fleet at Bass Harbor, ME Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Fishing Fleet at Bass Harbor, ME Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Mailed to: Miss Mary J. King Manset, Maine | ||
| Larry Wescott Postcard Collection Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Larry Wescott Postcard Collection Northeast Harbor Library Description: Color postcards of Maine and surrounding region (New Brunswick, Canada). Several aerial photographs. Most photographs are by Augustus D. Phillips, unless otherwise specified. 1. Patten, the Northern Gateway to Baxter Park and the Southern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness is a lumbering and farming center. The Ashland road to the east of 2440' Mount Chase points north. Aerial photograph. 2. Between Stonington on Deer Isle and Crotch Island left, Deer Island Thorofare points a finger toward East Penobscot and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 3. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Summer Home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada, now an international shrine. 4. Moose Peak Light on east end of Mistake Island is six miles south-east of Jonesport. Beyond Steel Harbor and Head Harbor Islands is Englishman Bay. 5. The fixed white light on Mulholland Point is a welcome guide to yachtsmen and fishermen who stem Lubec Narrows, that surges between Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada and Lubec, Maine. 6. From the northern tip of Campobello Island, the fixed red light at East Quoddy Head marks the deep water turning point between the Bay of Fundy, right and Head Harbor passage to Quoddy Bay, left. 7. Looking northwest over Castine, home of the Maine Maritime Academy. This peninsula between Penobscot Bay left and Bagaduce River has been held successively by the Indians, French, Dutch, English and Americans. Aerial photograph. 8. Looking north across the inner harbor and village of Blue Hill toward the October clothed 940' mountain that inspired the name. Aerial photograph. 9. The Burnham Tavern, built in 1770 by Job Burnham is the oldest building in eastern Maine and the only one with Revolutionary history. This museum, open to the public during the summer months, is listed on the Register of National Historic Places and is maintained by the Hannah Weston Chapter, DAR. 10. These sturdy canoes on the sandy shore of West Grand Lake at Grand Lake Stream are manufactured locally. 11. Isolated, waveswept Saddleback Ledge Light guards the entrance to East Penobscot Bay. To the west is Brimstone Island and Vinal Haven. Aerial photograph. 12. The waterfront of Eastport, Maine. This easternmost city in the United States is on Moose Island, that separates Quoddy Bay from Cobscook Bay. Between the city and Cobscook Bay is the airport. Aerial photograph. 13. West Quoddy Head Light overlooking the Bay of Fundy at the entrance to Quoddy Roads marks the easternmost point of land in the USA. Leaving Route 189 at Lubec, it is about four miles south to this spectacular spot. 14. Buck Harbor at South Brooksville in the East Penobscot Bay Region is one of Maine's finest. Deep water approach either side of Harbor Island. Eggemoggin Reach extends south east between the Maine land and the Deer Isles. Aerial photograph. 15. Browns Head Light on the north west point of Vinal Haven Island guards the western entrance to Fox Island Thorofare. Beyond the Sugar Leaves and Crabtree Point, on North Haven Island, the Camden Hills accentuate the beauty seen from this spectacular spot. 16. Busy Beals Island in Washington County has a thriving lobster business. The bridge from Beals joins the mainland at Jonesport. 17. Mark Island Light, as seen from Schoodic Point Road, graces the entrance to Winter Harbor. It is now a private residence. 18. This Old Lombard Loghauler, the "only one in captivity", is on exhibition at the Lumberman's Museum, Patten, Maine. 19. Libby Island Light, at the entrance to Machias Bay on Southwest Island, Washington County, one of the many Island Sentinels guarding the rockbound coast of Maine. Aerial photograph. 20. At Kokadjo, Maine, this sign, beside the road that joins Greenville with Millinocket, Patten, Baxter State Park and the Allagash wilderness, expresses the sentiments of all lovers of God's Country. 21. At South Branch Ponds in Baxter State Park, shelters are available. Beyond these ponds the Pogy Notch Trail leads to Russel Pond. The Russel Pond Trail continues south between Russel Mountain and Turner Mountain, center, to Roaring Brook Camp Ground. Aerial photograph. 22. Middle Fowler Pond, in the northeast corner of Baxter State Park. The rainbow trout in this spring fed pond, nestled between Billfish Moutain and Bald Mountain, lure the fishermen over the three mile trail from the Mattagamon Road. Aerial photograph. 23. The Harbor at Stonington, on the southern shore of Deer Isle is sheltered from the southwest wind by Greens Head. Many lovely islands in this area. The Thoroughfare points towards Jericho Bay. 24. Mark Island Light in East Penobscot Bay is a welcome guide to fishermen and yachtsmen. Directly behind the lighthouse is Stonington and the entrance to Deer Island Thoroughfare. Aerial photograph. 25. Milbridge at the head of navigation on Narraguagus Bay. To the north, Cherryfield is at the head of tidewater on Narraguagus River. Aerial photograph. 26. At Prospect Harbor, the Light House and Astronautics Station illustrate the old and new methods of "Aid to navigation". 27. Ram Island Light. This flashing red light guides the mariner who uses Fisherman Island Passage. To the north is Ocean Point.. Aerial photograph. 28. Burnt Island Light on the west side of the entrance to Boothbay Harbor was built in 1821. Aerial photograph. 29. The Cuckolds. This light, directly south of Cape Newagen is dearly loved by visitors to the Boothbay region. 30. Pemaquid Light. Pemaquid Point. The streaked, metamorphic rock on this whole point beckons many visitors. 31. At Sullivan, beside U.S. Highway One, this view across Frenchman Bay shows part of the Mount Desert Hills. 1532 foot Cadillac Mountain, center, in Bar Harbor, is the highest land on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.A. 32. Bunkers Harbor, Maine. 33. Manticus Rock, on the Maine Coast, about 22 miles southeast of Rockland, is a favorite nesting place for seabirds, notably the Atlantic Puffin. This is a protected sanctuary. Aerial photograph (pilot George Robbins). 34. Thoreau Island, in Grand Lake Montagamon, commands an excellent view of Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. On his Allagash exploration of the Maine Woods, Henry David Thoreau, his companion and Indian guide Joe Polis, landed on this island July 30, 1857. Aerial photograph (pilot Rae Porter). 35. Allen Cove, Stonington. Lovely vistas in the Deer Isle region attract many famous artists. 36. Indian Island Light guards the entrance to Rockport Harbor. Aerial photograph. 37. Portland Head Light. This famous sentinel, built in 1790-1, guards the western approach to Casco Bay and Portland Harbor. Its first lighthouse keeper was appointed by George Washington. 38. Blacksmith shop for lumber camp of the 1890's (left). Reproduction of lumber camp for small crew in 1820, built without a nail (right). Lumbermen's Museum, Patten, Maine. 39. Patten is a lumbering, farming and manufacturing center. This is the Northern Gateway to the Allagash Wilderness. Main Street points north, east of Mount Chase. Aerial photograph. 40. Egg Rock Light, at the entrance to Frenchman Bay, with its flashing red beacon, may be seen from the Ocean Drive and from the summit of Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine. Aerial photograph. 41. The Deer Isle Bridge over Eggemoggin Reach is the gateway to an artist's paradise and to the greatest concentration of small islands on the Maine Coast, also on the coast of the U.S.A. Aerial photograph. 42. The EVERETT LIBBY crossing Blue Hill Bay. This staunch steel craft is one of several such ferries that serve Maine's large island communities, such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Islesboro and Swans Island. Aerial photograph. 43. Prospect Harbor, Maine. The Lighthouse and the Astronautics Station represent the old and the new methods of aids to navigation. To the west is Cadillac Mountain in Bar Harbor. Aerial photograph. 44. Saint Croix Island, now a National Monument, is located 10 miles south of Calais in the St. Croix River. The first settlement by Europeans north of Florida was on this island in 1604-05. Aerial photograph. 45. The Blaine House, Augusta, Maine. Official residence of Maine Governors since 1919 and a National Historic Landmark since 1964, this stately 28-room mansion was the home of James G. Blaine, Presidential Candidate in 1884. 46. Aerial view of Capitol Complex, Augusta, Maine. Included in this view are the Bulfinch-designed State Capitol Building, housing the State Legislative chambers; the State Office Building; and the new State-Library-Museum-Archives Building, dedicated in 1971. 47. Hendricks Head Light at West Southport, on the east side of the Sheepscot River, privately owned, is operated automatically. Aerial photograph. 48. This sign welcomes the traveler to the Lumberman's Museum located on the Shin Pond Road in Patten, Maine. 49. The Canada goose is a welcome visitor to the State of Maine. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 50. Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Complex design by Edwin Larrabee Barnes. Photograph by John Veltri. 51. Aerial view of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts over Western Cove, Sunshine, Deer Isle, Maine 04627. Photograph by Margot Heugebauer. 52. Gulls gather to survey afternoon activities at this pier at Stonington. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 53. The doll sized Rock Hill Village sits by Route 15 in Stonington and has attracted visitors near and far for decades. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 54. Bartlett's Market at Stonington, Maine, has served area residents since 1899. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 55. These sturdy fishing boats ride at their moorings at Stonington, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 56. Fishing boats ride at their moorings off Urquhart's Pier at Bucks Harbor, Maine. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 57. The East Machias Congregational church was built in 1836. Photograph by Donald B. Phillips. 58. Mallard Ducks in autumn plumage. Photograph by Robert Charlton. 59. Aerial view of Bangor, Maine. Photograph by Luther Phillips. Published by Donald B. Phillips. 60. Road Map of the Deer Isles on the Coast of Maine. 61. "We were still in Maine". Published by Donald B. Phillips. 62. Road Map showing the approaches to Deer Island (Isle), Maine. Published by Donald B. Phillips. [show more] | ||
| Sail Boat Races at Northeast Harbor, Maine Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  Sail Boat Races at Northeast Harbor, Maine Northeast Harbor Library | |||
| "The Mainstay", Northeast Harbor, ME Northeast Harbor Library |
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|  "The Mainstay", Northeast Harbor, ME Northeast Harbor Library Description: Cottage owned by Dr. Matthew Mellon at time of publication. In 1939 owned by Mrs. M. Jenks Matthews | ||
| South West Harbor, 1950's or 1960's Islesford Historical Society |
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|  South West Harbor, 1950's or 1960's Islesford Historical Society Description: A Christmas Greetings card from H.R. Beal and Sons, Inc. showing lobster and fishing boats in Southwest Harbor. | ||||
| Along the Waterfront, Islesford, Bert Spurling's dock Islesford Historical Society |
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|  Along the Waterfront, Islesford, Bert Spurling's dock Islesford Historical Society Description: A.M. Spurling, Publisher. Note on back of postcard says "Bert Spurling's dock. Bert's Jerry & Restless at the float. Elmer's Hobo at the wharf." | ||||
| View of Acadia from Islesford Islesford Historical Society |
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| The Homeward Reach, Front and Back Islesford Historical Society |
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|  The Homeward Reach, Front and Back Islesford Historical Society | ||||
| Sailboat Islesford Harbor Islesford Historical Society |
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| Champlain Monument Postcard Jesup Memorial Library |
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|  Champlain Monument Postcard Jesup Memorial Library Description: In 1904, to mark the 300th anniversary of ChamplainÔs discovery of MDI, the Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society placed a monument honoring Champlain on Sea Cliff Drive. It was relocated in the 1970s to an obscure Seal Harbor ledge abutting Acadia National Park, where it now overlooks Route 3. Postcard featuring a drawing of the Champlain Monument in Seal Harbor, ME. Black and White | ||
| Robert Bobby Farnsworth Rich's Bass Harbor Boat Shop Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Robert Bobby Farnsworth Rich's Bass Harbor Boat Shop Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: The two outside boats may be Clifton Melbourne Rich (1881-1970) boats. Postcard written by photographer W.H. Ballard to Mr. Howard Gray, Keeper, West Quoddy Head Light, Lubec, Maine - Southwest Harbor, October 25, 1948. "Dear Mr. Gray: - Am sending today a package of pictures for you, Mrs. Gray, and the Assistants. Many thanks & hospitality. I hope to have an article in "[Maine Coast] Fisherman" this winter. Will send samples of Xmas cards shortly. No obligation but they may interest you as a means of sending greetings this year. Sincerely, W.H. Ballard" [show more] |
| Unknown Vessel Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Unknown Vessel Southwest Harbor Public Library | ||
| Southwest Harbor from Manset Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Southwest Harbor from Manset Southwest Harbor Public Library | ||
| Lobster Fishermen at Otter Cove, Acadia National Park Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Lobster Fishermen at Otter Cove, Acadia National Park Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: The men are fishing from spray hood boats equipped with hauling arms for their wooden traps. Otter Creek Cove with Cadillac Mountain in background on the left and Dorr Mountain on the right. The map shows the stone causeway in the picture. | |
| Pleasure Boats Near the Clifton Hotel Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Pleasure Boats Near the Clifton Hotel Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Published by F.E. Sherman, Bar Harbor, ME. - Made in U.S.A. | ||
| Wharf at Manset, Maine. Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Wharf at Manset, Maine. Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Mailed to: Emily Ray Haynes, Manset, Me. | |
| Vessels in the Harbor at Islesford, Cranberry Isles Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Vessels in the Harbor at Islesford, Cranberry Isles Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Photograph possibly by Frederick Wesley Morse (1870-1929) | |
| Eagle Lake from Currens Cove Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Eagle Lake from Currens Cove Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: Tinted Halftone Postcard. Made in Germany. Date: Before 1909 – possibly an excellent fake of an old postcard Size: 5. .4375” x 3. .4375” Subject: Eagle Lake – Ice Harvest Photographer: Unknown Publisher: Hugh C. Leighton Company Original Printer: Unknown printer in Germany Divided Back: Y Bordered: N Mailed: N Postage: One Cent – Two Cents foreignNumber: 27277 Postmarked: N "The device [wheels in a wood structure] set in a cove at the northwest corner of the lake, is part of a conveyor owned by a company that harvested ice from the lake until the 1950s. Part of the sluiceway remains on the lake bottom and can be seen when the light is right and the water low." - “Bygone Bar Harbor: A Postcard Tour of Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park” by Earl Brechlin, 2002, p. 58. [show more] | ||
| Thomas C. Moon's Postcard Signature Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Thomas C. Moon's Postcard Signature Southwest Harbor Public Library |
| Yachts and Fishing Boats at Southwest Harbor Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Yachts and Fishing Boats at Southwest Harbor Southwest Harbor Public Library | ||
| The Henry R. Hinckley Company Dock Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  The Henry R. Hinckley Company Dock Southwest Harbor Public Library | |
| Wharf with Fishing Vessels on the Manset Shore Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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|  Wharf with Fishing Vessels on the Manset Shore Southwest Harbor Public Library Description: View toward Southwest Harbor. Published for Bee's of Bar Harbor. | ||
| Fishing Fleet at Bass Harbor Southwest Harbor Public Library |
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